Journal article
Severe Exacerbations and Decline in Lung Function in Asthma
Abstract
RATIONALE: To evaluate the association between asthma exacerbations and the decline in lung function, as well as the potential effects of an inhaled corticosteroid, budesonide, on exacerbation-related decline in patients with asthma.
OBJECTIVES: To determine whether severe asthma exacerbations are associated with a persistent decline in lung function.
Authors
O'Byrne PM; Pedersen S; Lamm CJ; Tan WC; Busse WW
Journal
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 179, No. 1, pp. 19–24
Publisher
American Thoracic Society
Publication Date
January 1, 2009
DOI
10.1164/rccm.200807-1126oc
ISSN
1073-449X